CNG 94, Lot: 682. Estimate $200. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsos. Circa 440-420 BC. AR Hemiobol (8mm, 0.41 g, 4h). Forepart of roaring lion left / Grain ear in beaded square incuse. Unpublished in the standard references (but cf. Casabonne group B for larger denominations). Good VF, minor porosity, reverse die break. Extremely rare – a new denomination for the series.